Who to support? Algorithms for World Cup 2010
The 2010 FIFA World Cup starts on Friday, which means that football fans across the world have a difficult task this week: determining who to… Read More »Who to support? Algorithms for World Cup 2010
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ROFLCon: From Weird to Wide
An audio version of danah and my keynote is now available for download online. I recommend a background of lolcats – preferably multilingual ones –… Read More »ROFLCon: From Weird to Wide
Following the Haitian earthquake online
A massive earthquake hit Haiti last night, with an epicentre only 15 kilometers from Port au Prince, the capital city. It will be some time… Read More »Following the Haitian earthquake online
Stories I’m (not) following this week
We’re nearing the end of our first week at home with a newborn, and he’s survived largely unscathed thus far. With a house full of… Read More »Stories I’m (not) following this week
Fiji: Reality, brand, mirage
What do you know about Fiji? Before getting involved with Global Voices, I knew that it was an island paradise somewhere in the South Pacific… Read More »Fiji: Reality, brand, mirage
Babtounes, “democrazy” and the Tunisian elections
I’m reading Paul Collier’s controversial new “Wars, Guns and Votes” (NYTimes review), where the brilliant development economist addresses the uncomfortable question, “What if democracy doesn’t… Read More »Babtounes, “democrazy” and the Tunisian elections